Alongside the Olympics and Paralympics, two unique races are open to everyone, able-bodied and disabled.

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2024-08-07 09:51:22

On the night of August 10, everyone will be able to put themselves in the shoes of the champions during the race that follows the same route as the Olympic race. In addition, a 10 kilometer race will be organized for those who cannot afford it. Thanks to the initiative of the police union and civil servants union A group of Gaulssay Marathon For All, Paris The year 2024 it will be truly inclusive, because children with disabilities will participate in both parts, including the police.

More than 20,000 runners will leave the Place de l’Hôtel de Ville in Paris, at 9 pm, to complete the 42.195 kilometers, passing through Boulogne-Billancourt, Sèvres, Ville d’Avray, Versailles, Viroflay , Chaville, Meudon , Issy-les-Moulineaux to return to Paris and finish on the Esplanade des Invalides.

On the same night, a short 10 kilometer race will also be organized, which will leave at 11:30 pm from the Hall Square and will allow you to explore the most famous monuments of the capital.

Events that aim to equalize, the organizers of Paris 2024 showing their desire to distribute as many weapons to women as to men.

You will need to be at least 20 years old to take part in the marathon and at least 16 years old to take part in the 10km race. The latter will also be open to everyone aged 16 with a disability, whatever their needs (guide, wheelchair, etc.).

Also, thanks to the 6 police officers from the team The Gauls, Children with disabilities will be able to participate in joëlette in those Marathon for All, Paris 2024.

The sports chair “la joëlette” for the disabled requires the assistance of two people, one in front and one in the back. Police officers intend to cover the 42.195 kilometers of the marathon, changing as carriers or shooters of joëlette, explains the Ministry of the Interior in a communiqué.

The vehicle is on loan from the association The dunes of hope WHO organization “share your passion for working with children with disabilities”.

The initiative is supported by l’International Police Association (IPA), l’ACEF, It’s All Com communication and the company Garden Green space (PHENOMENON).

“Thanks to our 4 sponsors, we will not only have good clothes to do our race but above all we will be able to donate the rest of the prizes to the team” Remove the police officers involved in the press release through their ministry.

Employees hope to provide unforgettable memories to their young colleagues with disabilities.

When collecting arms, on August 9 and 10 at the Émile Anthoine sports center in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, participants will be invited to bring clothes and sports equipment that they do not use so that they can be returned and in the second life.

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